Rising tides a constant undercurrent as Norfolk plans for the future of downtown
With the core of the city center largely built out, the future of "downtown" may include areas not traditionally seen as part of it.
View ArticleVaccines, tests and COVID-19 — common coronavirus pandemic questions, answered
Vaccines are beginning to roll out across Virginia, but there’s still some time left in the fight against the virus. In the meantime, here are the answers to some virus-related questions you may have.
View ArticleAn argument over a Virginia parking spot ended with gunfire
Rakim Jackson was charged with several charges, including malicious wounding and discharging a firearm at an occupied building.
View ArticlePolice still searching for suspect in connection to fatal Norfolk shooting
Police said they have secured arrest warrants against Marqail King, 25, for second degree murder and use of a firearm.
View ArticlePortsmouth man wanted for arson after Virginia Beach fire
Investigators believe Jerrod Vines, 34, intentionally set a fire Saturday night in the 300 block of Cedarwood Court in Virginia Beach.
View Article55 coins, some more than 2,000 years old, were found on Outer Banks beaches....
Some of the coins, which date from 221 BC., will be features in a new app that will delve into their history.
View Article‘Progressive prosecutors’ want Virginia to end the death penalty, cash bail...
A group that includes the commonwealth's attorneys from Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth says the changes would “help keep our communities safe while producing more equitable outcomes in...
View ArticleExpecting a baby this year? Public health officials recommend getting...
Early data suggest pregnant patients who have gotten sick from COVID-19 are at increased risk of severe illness and could face adverse outcomes, such as premature births.
View ArticleLine break spills wastewater into yards of some Newport News homes
The wastewater also spilled into the roadway, and residents and motorists have been asked to avoid 16th Street in the area between Garden Drive and Walnut Avenue.
View ArticleDr. Anthony Fauci, Gov. Ralph Northam will join public talk on coronavirus...
The virtual event will focus on how COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities.
View ArticleNewport News police investigate woman’s death as homicide
The person was later identified as Sammy Lee Pair, 49, according to a news release. Officers found her body, and later determined her death to be a homicide.
View ArticleGot overdue books? Some local libraries will waive late fees.
The Virginia Beach Public Library says it is "unable to issue refunds for any fines that have already been paid, even if the item is returned in January 2021.”
View ArticleFranklin health department closes after 2 employees test positive
The city’s health department office will be closed until Monday, January 11. The health department will notify patients to reschedule their appointment in the meantime.
View ArticleAlex Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in one of his final...
Trebek died November 8 at age 80 of pancreatic cancer but had pre-taped several weeks of shows that have continued to air. Monday’s show began the final week of programs that he left behind.
View ArticleLarry King, hospitalized with COVID, moved out of ICU
King was moved to the ICU on New Year’s Eve and was receiving oxygen but is now breathing on his own, said David Theall, a spokesman for Ora Media, a production company formed by King.
View ArticleBody of driver who drove off Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel still missing
But while officials have called off the search for Erik Mezick, his family hasn’t.
View ArticleNavy SEAL Team 6 member to plead guilty in death of Green Beret
The agreement will end the contested charges against Chief Special Warfare Operator Tony E. DeDolph, his attorney, Philip Stackhouse, said.
View ArticleNorth Carolina teacher files copyright infringement suit against Netflix’s...
The official complaint was filed on Dec. 21 by Kevin Wooten, who is the author of the 2016 novel “Pennywise: The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure.”
View ArticleTop federal prosecutor for eastern Virginia to resign
G. Zachary Terwilliger, 39, is the youngest U.S. Attorney in the country. He has led the office since 2018 as it prosecuted terrorists, spies and political operatives.
View ArticleHave you been affected by COVID-19? We want to hear your stories.
More than 4,000 Virginians have died. But the number doesn't begin to tell the full story of the virus' toll.
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